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Adjective
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Even if a fraction of the clip audience watches or listens to the entirety of something, that audience tends to be very engaged and usually motivated to pay for that content.—
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
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The engaged core audience became brand ambassadors, and the resulting social reach was the best launch the client had ever had.— Kennedy French, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the time, Polis acknowledged the need for tighter regulations but said he was influenced to reject the bill after Uber threatened to leave the state if the bill passed.— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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But his style, admitted Dupré, has always been heavily influenced by Travis — which can be a challenge when trying to maintain his own identity as an artist, while also honoring Travis' legacy.— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Whether despite this background or because of it, young Zac becomes preoccupied with the outward signs of extreme wealth, luxury cars especially, in a manner somewhat precocious but not entirely remarkable for a teenage boy.— Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
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When leaders become too preoccupied with managing feelings, people get less practice handling frustration, taking correction, and functioning under pressure—the very experiences that build resilience.— Jonathan Alpert OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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EcoSet’s mission is to get productions to consider what will happen to their materials when the show is wrapped – since everything that needs to be disposed of comes with an environmental and financial cost.— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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Reasonable people are disposed to signal coöperatively.— Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Two Palestinians, among them a 14-year-old boy, have been shot and killed at a school in the occupied West Bank amid an attack by Israeli settlers, the Palestinian Health Ministry and multiple eyewitnesses said.— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Don’t call 911 unless a tree has fallen on an occupied home or downed power lines.— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But some Fed policymakers are inclined to raise rates instead, as higher energy costs increase the inflation threat.— Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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During testing, Athena was able to scale steps up to 16 inches (406 mm) high and climb stairs inclined at up to 45 degrees.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.— Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The conservative trio of Johnson, Lee, and Scott often presents a powerful negotiating bloc during contentious policy debates, but their previous calls to end the filibuster have not convinced enough of their colleagues.— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
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His answer was rooted in firsthand experience — Tomlin spent 12 months around Rodgers and came away convinced the veteran quarterback’s attachment to football extends far beyond game day.— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Prepossessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/prepossessed. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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